Sambalpur (M) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sambalpur (M) Population 2026
2,55,704 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,59,959
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 890
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,788
Girls 9,602
Literacy Gap
8.7% Diff Male Literacy 80.4%
Female Literacy 71.7%
SC Population
29,651
15.7% of total
ST Population
18,119
9.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 60,801
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 10,666
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 90.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.2%
Agricultural Laborers 1.9%
Household Industries 6.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sambalpur (M) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sambalpur (M) in 2026 is 2,54,862. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sambalpur (M)? ▼
The literacy rate of Sambalpur (M) is 76.21% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sambalpur (M)? ▼
The sex ratio of Sambalpur (M) is 943 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sambalpur (M) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sambalpur (M) in 2027 is 2,59,959. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sambalpur (M) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sambalpur (M). The Census 2011 population was 1,89,366. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sambalpur (M) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sambalpur (M) had a total population of 1,89,366. This comprised 97,460 males and 91,906 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sambalpur District
#1 of 20
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#22 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sambalpur (M) | Sambalpur Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.21% | 66.48% ↑ 9.7%
| 60.96% ↑ 15.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 943 | 978 ↓ 35 | 985 ↓ 42 |
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